But updating your spatula, stirring spoon, or other kitchen gear from plastic is a simple swap, especially if you use these utensils often. Consider this an excuse for an upgrade. Whether it’s ...

A new study found that black-colored plastic — common in spatulas, tongs, and other kitchen tools — may contain potentially cancerous chemicals due to mistakes in recycling practices.

When I was growing up, my grandparents had a few tried-and-true kitchen utensils that would constantly be used on rotation,including the common black plastic utensils that—more often than not—take up ...

Despite the reduced risks, we continue to recommend environmentally friendly kitchen utensils. If you’ve read the recent news about the dangers of black plastic, then you might be rethinking ...

D o you remember where you were when you heard that black plastic utensils might contain toxic material? I was in my kitchen, ...

Here we go again with a warning about those black, plastic cooking utensils because they're a major concern. I have various colors that add that splash of whimsy to my kitchen. But mainly ...

If you’re taking stock of your kitchen tools, a cursory scan around the room will probably reveal a common trend: black plastic. “Black plastic is in virtually every kitchen in America ...

A recent study suggested that black-colored plastic kitchen tools are made from recycled electronic materials that may contain harmful flame retardants. Tsvetomira Vacheva, a brand manager for ...

experts from the nonprofit Toxic-Free Future said they detected flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in 85% of 203 items made of black plastic including kitchen utensils, take-out containers ...

Update on January 14, 2025: Added in the note regarding the errors in the original study. Checked prices on alternative products. We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on ...